“What sets you apart?” When faced with this question, I know my response immediately. “ My Jesuit Education ” I reply with conviction. Interviewers usually stare back at me with blank faces, probably having expected my answer to have to do with one of the bigger sections on my resume.

Chicago, the creative hub of the Midwest, contains great music, entertainment, food and believe it or not fashion. Just above the hustle and bustle of Macy’s iconic State Street location lies a hidden gem.

Adjunct photojournalism professor Jerome De Perlinghi is an extraordinary talent that I have had the pleasure to study under at Loyola University Chicago. The French photographer has captured moments for celebrities such as Morgan Freeman, Johnny Depp and Liam Neeson.

The art of tattooing has been around for more than 8,000 years. Dating back to the Neolithic period tattoos can be traced all over the ancient world.

Sylvia’s aesthetic goes perfectly with her art. Her caramel colored hair and artist pout match perfectly with her minimalist wardrobe.